We are truly into the era of connected appliances and smart homes. At CES 2026, Hisense unveils the latest smart home innovations designed to work seamlessly through ConnectLife, their unified smart home platform.
The expanded lineup of intelligent appliances reinforces Hisense’s commitment to simplifying everyday living by combining advanced AI assistance, enhanced connectivity and energy-efficient performance across the home.
Hisense’s 2026 smart home portfolio spans kitchen, laundry and air conditioning, demonstrating how connected technology can adapt intuitively to people’s lifestyles while remaining accessible, practical and easy to use.
“At Hisense, innovation is only meaningful when it makes everyday life genuinely better, for people and for the planet,” said Kevin Ke, Managing Director, Hisense Australia and New Zealand.
“Our 2026 smart home range reflects a long-standing commitment to designing technology with purpose, from energy-efficient performance and long-lasting product quality to intelligent systems that reduce waste and complexity.”
ConnectLife: Intelligent assistance that brings the home together
At the core of Hisense’s smart home ecosystem is the newly evolved ConnectLife platform, now enhanced with AI-powered specialised assistants designed to learn user habits and manage everyday tasks automatically. Each assistant focuses on a specific area of the home, coordinating seamlessly across compatible Hisense appliances.
For example, ConnectLife’s assistants can automatically adjust air conditioning based on occupancy and indoor air quality, while simultaneously recommending meals and wine pairings in the kitchen or optimising for washing performance for fabric types in the laundry. Together, these features reduce complexity and deliver a more personalised, effortless smart home experience.
This year, Hisense is expanding the features of ConnectLife, which will support third-party products, including thousands of Matter-enabled and Google Home devices. This ensures Australians can streamline their smart homes, connecting their existing smart home products with Hisense to create a fully coordinated and flexible home ecosystem.
Smarter kitchens designed to work together
Hisense continues to advance its kitchen innovation with its latest PureSmart fridge, featuring dual high-resolution displays – a large 21-inch screen for content, apps and smart home control, alongside a dedicated 3.5-inch display for core refrigerator functions.
Designed for both performance and hygiene, the range includes antibacterial guard coating, metal-tech cooling, metal glide drawers, UV water treatment technology and deep-freeze capabilities. Being fully integrated with ConnectLife, the refrigerators can recommend recipes, guide food preparation, suggest wine pairings and coordinate seamlessly with the wider smart home.
Rounding out the kitchen, Hisense revealed its latest Series 9 Smart Dishwasher which combines intelligent automation with advanced cleaning performance and award-winning design. A 6.86-inch intelligent touch display provides customers with a clear, intuitive interface, while AI Super Wash Technology automatically detects load size and soil levels, adjusting detergent, water usage, temperature and cycle duration for consistently optimal results. Like the PureSmart, the Series 9 can also communicate with select Hisense appliances to optimise wash cycles. Its Smart Dry system, featuring a door fan and optimised condensation channels, delivers thoroughly dry dishes without hand-drying, while a triple-spray arm system and multiple wash zones ensure precise, hygienic cleaning across all load types.
Designed for everyday living
Through its 2026 smart home innovations, Hisense demonstrates how intelligent technology can move beyond the theoretical and deliver real, everyday value. By focusing on seamless integration, practical AI and accessible design, Hisense continues to redefine what connected living looks like in modern Australian homes.
Further details on Australian availability and pricing for Hisense’s 2026 smart home range will be announced in the coming months.
“Today’s consumers want technology that works around them, not the other way around. Through ConnectLife and our Smart-AI features, we’re giving households the tools to take control of their energy use and everyday routines, optimising appliance performance, reducing waste and simplifying daily chores“, said Kevin Ke, Managing Director, Hisense Australia and New Zealand.
“The result is a home that feels more connected, more efficient and gives customers across Australian and New Zealand more time to enjoy the moments that matter.
